Friday, March 27
7:00 PM UTC

Online Tools for Contacting Your Lawmakers

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Date and Time

Friday, March 27
7:00 PM UTC
Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 882 8565 5713Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Learn how online tools can help you stay informed and get your voice heard. We’ll review several non-partisan websites that can help you identify your elected officials, find their contact information, understand how they vote on bills, and tell them what you think about important issues.

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Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Zeke has been with OATS from AARP since 2019. As a technology trainer he is passionate about advocating for older adults and shows them how technology can help improve their lives. When he isn’t helping bridge the digital divide, he can be found riding his bicycle around his hometown of San Antonio, TX looking for tacos.

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